Does optimising images help SEO?
Simple answer yes, and not only SEO, but also for enhanced user engagement and conversions. Within SEO well optimised images will not only help Google to understand the specific focus of your page but will also enable people to find your content who are undertaking an image search.
What benefits does optimising images give?
Google’s search is a universal search concept returning all media in its search results. Given that often images are at the top of its listings and typically there are many fewer images used in content it can be an easier way to jump the rankings than with page content.
So where to start optimising your images?
The three areas to consider are:
- within the picture
- within the page
- off the page
Within the picture
- To start with name your image correctly so Google knows what the image is about. It’s a time to include key words such as the image above i.e. how-to-optimise-images-for-SEO.jpg.
- Optimise the size of the image, keep the size down especially with mobile in mind.